Floaters appear when vitreous humor, the transparent gel inside the eye, develops small fibers or lumps that project shadows into the retina. They are more common with age, after eye surgeries, or in people with myopia. Most floaters are benign. However, if they appear suddenly, accompanied by flashes of light or loss of lateral vision, they may indicate retinal detachment and require immediate medical attention. There is no definitive treatment…
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Floaters appear when vitreous humor, the transparent gel inside the eye, develops small fibers or lumps that project shadows into the retina. They are more common with age, after eye surgeries, or in people with myopia. Most floaters are benign. However, if they appear suddenly, accompanied by flashes of light or loss of lateral vision, they may indicate retinal detachment and require immediate medical attention. There is no definitive treatment…